Public liability insurance for building contractors
Public liability insurance isn’t a legal requirement, but many clients and industries will require you to have it before you start any work. For building contractors and the construction industry more generally, this is especially the case. Jump straight to…
Reflections on My 25th Year in Business with Melinda Emerson » Succeed As Your Own Boss
Melinda F. Emerson, “SmallBizLady” is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She is an internationally renowned keynote speaker on small business development, social selling, and online marketing strategy. As CEO of Quintessence Group, her Philadelphia-based marketing consulting firm serves Fortune 500…
How to Clean Your Email List
Here’s the step-by-step guide to cleaning your email list: Step 1: Identify Inactive Subscribers Start by identifying subscribers who haven’t opened or clicked on your emails in the last 90 days. These subscribers are considered inactive and are prime candidates…
10 Ecommerce Sales Tax Software Packages for Your Business
As an eCommerce business owner, you’re likely to find that managing sales tax is one of the more challenging aspects of running your online store. In this context, eCommerce sales tax software has become an indispensable tool. It’s designed to…
Spring Budget 2024 – what’s in it for small businesses?
The Chancellor is set to announce the Spring Budget 2024 in the coming days. Being the last Spring Budget before the next General Election, this one is crucial. Jeremy Hunt doesn’t have as much to spend as he expected, but…
Hit it & Quit It with Melissa Muhammad, Karla Ukman, and Olivia Thomas » Succeed As Your Own Boss
Melissa Muhammad is a Global Business Expert and International Tax Attorney who specializes in helping international businesses operate worldwide. For over 20 years, she has traveled to numerous countries negotiating billion-dollar transactions and has trained tax officials in over 153…
How to Grow Your Business by 3
You might be wondering how exactly you can attain such groundbreaking growth. The path to increasing your business by 33% is filled with actionable strategies, innovative approaches, and untapped potential just waiting to be explored. Ready? Increase Your Prices…
Listen to our podcast, Small Business Snippets!
Welcome to the Small Business Snippets podcast! Each 20-minute episode features a household business name talking about their entrepreneurial journey, dishing out useful tidbits of advice for listeners along the way. We’ve featured Deborah Meaden, Theo Paphitis, Spencer Matthews, Trinny…
Employees Share the Top 10 Factors That Truly Matter in Workplace Care » Succeed As Your Own Boss
Sponsored by MetLife. Often as business owners, we think we know what is best for our employees, but things tend to work best when you ask for direct employee feedback. Today, we’ll discuss specific employee feedback and recommendations for small…
Top Goal Setting Frameworks – Small Business Bonfire
Just like most things in life, there are frameworks for goal setting. I would highly suggest NOT reinventing the wheel. Choose a framework and stick with it. S.M.A.R.T The oldie but goldie, SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound)…
How to Start a Makeup Line
Personal brands play a big role in the cosmetics industry, especially with the rise of social media influencers and beauty gurus. These individuals often leverage their personal brand to launch their own cosmetic line, capitalizing on their loyal followers and…
Which card payment machine should I get for my small business?
You might be mulling over a new card reader – one that’s faster, has more features or has in-built fraud detection, for instance. Here, we’ll be talking about the benefits of taking card payments along with some of the best…
Why You Need a Brand Refresh » Succeed As Your Own Boss
When was the last time you evaluated your brand? For small business owners who need to stay relevant, competitive, and engaging, it is paramount to refine your brand and messaging as your business transforms. One of the most powerful tools…
How to Forecast Sales With a CRM
Now, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of sales forecasting using a CRM. As a reminder, sales forecasting can mean the difference between sleepless nights. Sleepless Night A): Worrying about your business Sleepless Night B): Partying in Vegas with your sales…
101 Happy Easter Message Examples for Small Businesses
A thoughtful Easter message presents a unique opportunity to express goodwill and gratitude towards friends, family, colleagues and clients. While Easter is fundamentally a significant religious holiday for Christians, symbolizing the resurrection of Jesus Christ, it is also widely recognized…
How to assess your bank
A lot of attention is given to scrutinising bank accounts and other financial products, but not so much about how to assess the bank you’re interested in doing business with. We’re here to change that. But before we do, it…
Good Money Moves for 2024 with Karla Ukman » Succeed As Your Own Boss
Melinda F. Emerson, “SmallBizLady” is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She is an internationally renowned keynote speaker on small business development, social selling, and online marketing strategy. As CEO of Quintessence Group, her Philadelphia-based marketing consulting firm serves Fortune 500…
Psychological Pricing Strategies for SMB Owners
Here is a list of my favorite Psychological pricing techniques you can implement TODAY. Price Anchoring Price anchoring refers to the practice of establishing a reference point (the “anchor”) for a product’s price, which consumers then use to assess the…
Bridging The Growing Divide Between Employers And Their Valued Employees: Here’s How To Do It Right
“The Great Resignation” impacted thousands of businesses of all shapes and sizes. Now, as the momentum behind job hopping and fast quitting slows, small business owners may feel some relief. However, now isn’t the time to hit the brakes on…
Sales Pipeline Management from a Small Business Perspective
If you’re losing track of current leads or struggling to close deals – or your sales team grows to more than a couple of people – then having a formal sales pipeline could be the right call for you. Here,…
How to Get Started with Exporting with Melissa Muhammad » Succeed As Your Own Boss
Melinda F. Emerson, “SmallBizLady” is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She is an internationally renowned keynote speaker on small business development, social selling, and online marketing strategy. As CEO of Quintessence Group, her Philadelphia-based marketing consulting firm serves Fortune 500…
The SMB Guide to Personal Branding 2024
Building a personal brand takes time and effort, but the following steps can help you get started: Step 1: Define Your Brand and Develop a Goal To define your brand, start with introspection. Ask yourself: Who am I? What do…
How to Start an Email List
Need a little convincing about the importance of email marketing? Seventy-eight percent of online business marketers have seen a bump in email engagement over the last year. That’s a good enough reason to read this blog post on how to…
Benefits of switching to the right business bank account
Switching a bank account can be one of the first steps a business can use to take control of their finances. Once a business owner is clear about what they want their bank account to do, they can start to…